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East Stroudsburg University MUW Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania PennWest Clarion Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Penn State Schuylkill Ship WCU Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Mansfield University Marshall University PennWest Edinboro| Lock Haven University | Davis & Elkins College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LHU | D&E College | ||
| Location | Lock Haven, PA | Elkins, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,920 | 650 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1035 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lhup.edu | dewv.edu | ||
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Costs |
LHU | D&E College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $29,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,290 | $29,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,350 | $10,125 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $20,126 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $25,119 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
LHU | D&E College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 958 | ||
| Admitted | - | 721 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 25% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 1/14 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 880/1125 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
LHU | D&E College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LHU | D&E College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,712 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $245 |
Diversity |
LHU | D&E College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 19% |
Students |
LHU | D&E College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 34% | ||
Campus |
LHU | D&E College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lock Haven University is larger than than D&E College based on total student enrollment (2,920 students vs. 650 students)
LHU vs. D&E College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LHU or D&E College?
- Davis & Elkins College is 287.2% more expensive to attend than LHU for in-state tuition ($29,880.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.8% higher at D&E College than Lock Haven University ($29,880.00 vs. $17,290.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Davis & Elkins College are 2.2% lower than costs at Lock Haven University ($10,125 vs. $10,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Davis & Elkins College than Lock Haven University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davis & Elkins College students is ?% larger than aid received Lock Haven University ($25,119 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, LHU or D&E College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between D&E College or LHU .
- The average SAT score at Lock Haven University (948) is 20 points higher than at D&E College (928)
- Incoming LHU students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at D&E College (20)
- Accepted freshman LHU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at D&E College (3.35)
LHU vs. D&E College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LHU or D&E College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between D&E College and LHU.
- The graduation rate at LHU is higher than Davis & Elkins College (46% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Lock Haven University earn on average $4,600 more per year than D&E College graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $37,500)
- Davis & Elkins College students graduate with a $3,288 lower median federal student loan debt than LHU graduates. ($23,712 vs. $27,000)
- D&E College graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than LHU graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More LHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former D&E College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/